change the default version of python in kali linux

Question

tried to install sherlock for installing sherlock python 3.6 or more required, i installed python 3.8.2.But the default version is not changed it remain as python 2.7.17.

Answer 1

Just taking the needed part from @George Oyosa's answer

update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/python python /usr/bin/python3.8 2

Just execute it and the the command update-alternatives will handle the rest for you.

Answer 2

Here is a link that may help . Check it out: Basically:

1. Check your existing python version by running:

   python -V

   or

   python --version

2. List all the available items by running:

   ls /usr/bin/python

3. Now, set your version priorities by issuing the following commands:

   update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/python python /usr/bin/python2.7 1

   update-alternatives --install /usr/bin/python python /usr/bin/python3.8 2

4. You can then list the python priorities by:

   update-alternatives --config python

5. Finally, check your default python version to confirm by repeating the first step!

I have included a screenshot of the same. Check it out. Change Default Python Version Priority.png

Answer 3

Simply open terminal and run "alias python=python3" (without the quotes) then run "python -V" to check

Answer 4

sudo apt install -y python-is-python3

As explain here: Everything you need to know about the switch to Python 3